The Best High Chairs of 2026

The Stokke Tripp Trapp is our top overall pick for its ergonomic flat-back design, adjustable footrest and ability to grow with your child from birth to adulthood. I’ve spoken with at least a dozen feeding specialists about high chairs over the years—and heard from hundreds of parents—and the Tripp Trapp is always part of the conversation. Feeding experts love its supportive design and how it pulls directly up to the table, while parents appreciate that it’s easy to clean and looks more like furniture than baby gear.

The Tripp Trapp has a flat back, a depth- and height-adjustable seat and an adjustable footplate—all features the feeding experts I spoke with told me are essential in a good high chair. Both experts we spoke to—Katie Ferraro, MPH, RDN, CDE, dietitian, nutrition professor and mom of seven and speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP—rank it among their top picks. “It needs no modifications,” says Ferraro.

It’s also one of the most versatile and longest-lasting high chairs you can buy. Add the Newborn Set to use the Tripp Trapp from birth, then adjust the seat and footplate as your child grows. Eventually, it converts into an adult chair that supports up to 300 pounds. “My ten-year-old still sits in their Tripp Trapp,” says Ferraro.

I count myself as one of the Tripp Trapp’s biggest fans. I used it daily with both of my children and remain impressed after more than a decade of use. The wood wipes clean in seconds (high chair cleanup ranks as one of my least favorite parenting tasks, so this is saying a lot), with few nooks or crevices to trap food, and the chair pulls directly up to the table. Both of my kids were able to join us at the kitchen table from the first day they started solids.

Babylist parents are fans, too. Fifteen percent of respondents in our annual Most Loved Baby Products survey chose the Tripp Trapp as their favorite high chair, making it the survey’s most popular pick. “I love that it isn’t a big piece of plastic that we will end up throwing out,” one parent told us. “It’s a real piece of furniture for our son!”

Worth noting:

• Older versions of the Tripp Trapp had harness straps that were difficult to adjust, remove and clean. Stokke updated the Baby Set in 2024 with an easy-release button, smoother strap adjustments and a harness that’s much easier to remove for cleaning. The Baby Set still creates a few extra areas for food to collect, but cleanup gets much easier once your child no longer needs it.

• The Tripp Trapp is expensive on its own, and accessories like the Baby Set, tray and Newborn Set increase the overall cost. The chair holds its value well on baby gear marketplaces, though, and it’s also safe to purchase used if a new one isn’t in your budget.

• You’ll need an Allen wrench whenever you adjust the seat or footplate.

• For a tool-free alternative, consider the Stokke Nomi. It has a more modern look and doesn’t require tools for assembly or adjustments, while offering similar ergonomic support.

Additional Specs

• Weight: 15.4 lbs

• Height: 31.1"

• Usage: 6 mos up to 300 lbs; from birth with the Newborn Set

• Height Adjustments: 3 seat positions, 5 footrest positions

The Mockingbird High Chair ties for our top pick because it’s a no-tools, easy-to-clean seat that grows from baby to big-kid years. I wasn’t sure what to expect when this direct-to-consumer brand behind one of my favorite strollers announced a high chair, but I was impressed almost as soon as I took it out of the box. I liked nearly everything about the seat during testing, and it continues to be a high chair I recommend again and again. Babylist parents are on board, too; it's neck-and-neck with the Tripp Trapp for top high chair, with 13% of parents voting it as their top choice in our annual survey.

Ergonomically, the Mockingbird High Chair passes the high chair safety test with flying colors. The adjustable tray and footrest made it easy to position my toddler safely and comfortably for eating. And although the seat itself isn’t adjustable like the Tripp Trapp’s, that doesn’t compromise the Mockingbird’s performance. “It’s the only high chair without an adjustable seat that I recommend because of the way it’s designed—you can make it safe for all ages,” Ferraro told me.

Ease of use is another standout. The Mockingbird doesn’t require tools for assembly or adjustments, something I always appreciate. The harness straps are coated in silicone, so they wipe clean easily and take very little effort to adjust. Ferraro called them “genius,” and I agree—they’re a true pleasure to use and a feature I think every high chair manufacturer should consider. (I was initially worried that the silicone coating would cause the straps to slip off my baby’s shoulders, but that wasn’t the case during testing.)

Mockingbird also recently updated the harness clasp with a magnet, making it extremely easy for adults—but not babies or toddlers—to open and close. And when things get really messy, especially during that first year of solids, you can remove the straps completely and toss them in the washing machine.

The Mockingbird High Chair also converts into a child seat with a 150-pound weight limit. I tested that mode, too, and my son loved being able to climb in and out independently. Between the child-seat conversion and the high weight limit, it’s a chair families can use for years.

Worth noting:

• The tray is included, and you can use the Mockingbird with it or pull the chair directly up to the table. I don’t love that the tray requires two hands to attach and remove, though.

• The Mockingbird High Chair doesn’t fold. That wasn’t an issue for me, but it may be a drawback if you have a small kitchen or need to store the chair between meals.

• The harness buckles took me a little practice to get the hang of, although the updated magnetic clasp makes opening and closing them much easier.

Additional Specs

• Weight: 16.5 lbs

• Height: 35.5"

• Usage: 6 mos up to 150 lbs

• Height Adjustments: 3 seat positions, 4 footrest positions

The IKEA Antilop is our best affordable high chair because it costs less than $25, wipes clean easily and is lightweight enough to move around the house. It isn’t perfect, especially when it comes to ergonomic support, but it’s a surprisingly functional high chair for the price—and an even better one if you’re willing to make a few modifications.

The brilliance of the Antilop lies in its straightforward design. It’s quick and easy to assemble, even easier to wipe down and simple enough to blend into most living spaces. “Our expensive high chair was hard to clean and cumbersome,” one parent commented in our annual survey. “The IKEA high chair ended up being perfect for us. I wish we would have started with that one.”

The Antilop is also lightweight and fairly compact. Some families use it as their primary high chair, while others keep one at a grandparent’s house or anywhere else they regularly need a simple place for their baby to eat. It doesn’t fold, but the legs pop off fairly easily for storage or transport.

Worth noting:

• The Antilop doesn’t have a footrest, and the seat may not provide enough support for younger babies. For everyday use, Ferraro recommends adding IKEA’s support cushion to help keep baby’s back flat and a

  Yeah Baby Goods footrest so their legs don’t dangle unsupported.

• The tray is difficult to remove, so many parents leave it attached. That makes cleanup less convenient and getting baby in and out more time-consuming, which can pose a safety hazard in the event of choking.

• The Antilop has a three-point harness (a buckle that only goes around baby's waist) rather than a five-point harness (a buckle that goes around the waist and shoulders), so it may not offer enough upper-body support for younger babies. It also has a lower weight limit than many other high chairs, which shortens its usable lifespan.

Additional Specs

• Weight: 7.9 lbs

• Height: 35 3/8"

• Usage: 6 mos up to 3 yrs or 33 lbs

• Height: N/A

If you’re looking for a high chair with modern, minimalist vibes, you’ve found it. Lalo was one of the first brands to introduce this style of high chair (it’s since been copied many times over), and its many fans appreciate that it complements their living space rather than detracting from it.

Beyond aesthetics, one of my favorite things about this high chair is how easy it is to clean. Both the tray and the seat wipe down in seconds. I also like the versatility. You can swap in Play Legs to convert it into a toddler chair that fits Lalo's Play Table (and most others), or use the Booster Conversion Kit to convert your Lalo into a booster seat for babies four months to three years old.

Functionally, Lalo has made some helpful improvements lately. The tray historically has been a sticking point (pun intended) for parents, but it’s now a lot easier to put on and take off. They also modified the straps to stay in place better on baby’s shoulders, and added a second position to the footrest for better support. (The footrest situation still isn’t perfect, but a big improvement from the previous iteration.)

The biggest complaint we hear from parents about the Lalo, which I agree on, is the lack of support for younger babies. The cushion helps, but many parents say it’s still not enough to properly position a younger or smaller baby for a meal. And while the splayed legs look stylish, the wide footprint takes up space and the seat is easy to trip over.

Additional Specs

• Weight: 10 lbs

• Height: 33"

• Usage: 4+ mos or when baby can sit up unassisted up to 3 yrs old

• Height Adjustments: 1 seat position, 2 footrest positions

I hear from many parents that they like the idea of a full-size high chair but don’t have the space to keep one out all the time. The Minla from Maxi-Cosi solves for this—it folds quickly and compactly, so you can stash it beside a counter or in a closet.

Beyond its fold and sleek design, versatility is where the Minla shines. It offers five recline positions, four tray positions and eight height adjustments, so it was easy for me to find a comfortable and supportive position for my taller-than-average preschooler. It also converts into a booster: just remove the backrest and slide the seat up to the table.

There are a couple of trade-offs. The adjustable footrest is still fairly low, so younger babies’ feet won’t be fully supported until they grow. (That said, it’s better than most foldable options on the market, which generally don't have great foot support—but since not all families have a permanent spot for a high chair in their home, we wanted to include one.) The fabric cushion also spot-cleans well, but for a deeper clean you’ll need to unzip and machine wash it, a bit of extra effort some parents may not love.

Additional Specs

• Weight: 24.6 lbs

• Height: 42”

• Usage: Birth to 50 lbs

• Height Adjustments: 5 recline positions, 4 tray positions, 9 height positions

If you travel often, eat out or simply don’t have room for a traditional high chair, a hook-on seat is a great solution. Weighing just over five pounds, this one clamps to most tables and countertops, folds for travel and includes a carry bag. But it's the built-in footrest that truly sets it apart: it's the only hook-on style high chair on the market that has one. Instead of dangling feet, it helps keep little ones supported and properly aligned for safe eating.

The seat's cover is removable and machine washable. You can spot clean the seat in between washes, but parents note that it gets dirty pretty easily. The footrest is adjustable, but one of the younger babies we tested in the seat still had trouble reaching it. And while parents love how easy it is to clean the silicone mat, several note that there's a small gap between where the mat ends and the tray begins: a perfect spot for babies to mash food into.

Additional Specs

• Weight: 5.5 lbs

• Height: N/A

• Usage: For use when the child can sit up unaided (approximately 4-6 mos) and up to 37 lbs

• Height Adjustments: N/A